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How Can Persistent Cough In A Child Be Treated?
My grand daughter is 14 persistant cough, takes adderall for add. Takes serratoline(?) For sleep along with melatonin, shes on antibiotics over the counter robitussin cough medicine. No phlegm of color. Trying to figure out if i should take her to hospital. I put vicks on her chest with a warm dry compress to no avail. Shes sleeping sitting up now but im very concerned should i take her in? Help please no one is getting sleep. Poor baby i dont know what to do.
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
Hello,
I think you should consult with a pediatrician. We should rule out pneumonia.
Her cough with no phlegm could be of 2 main reasons :
1. allergy
2. stomach hyperacidity problems (acid reflux).
Discuss this further with her caring pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
I think you should consult with a pediatrician. We should rule out pneumonia.
Her cough with no phlegm could be of 2 main reasons :
1. allergy
2. stomach hyperacidity problems (acid reflux).
Discuss this further with her caring pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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